What reading level is Those Who Love the Game?

Those Who Love the Game by Glenn Rivers is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Those Who Love the Game appropriate for?

Those Who Love the Game is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Those Who Love the Game?

Those Who Love the Game is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Those Who Love the Game have any content warnings?

Those Who Love the Game has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Those Who Love the Game?

Those Who Love the Game by Glenn Rivers is 221 pages.

Those Who Love the Game

Glenn Rivers

Those Who Love the Game

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Glenn "Doc" Rivers on Life in the NBA and Elsewhere

by Glenn Rivers

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

This is not just a story about basketball; it’s about a player who turned every challenge into a slam dunk of life lessons. From the streets of Chicago to the bright lights of the NBA, his journey shows how passion and grit can change everything. Discover why loving the game means more than just winning—it means never giving up.

Themes

Sports Coming of Age FamilyPerseveranceAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows an NBA veteran's life story, tracing his path from a Chicago neighborhood to college basketball and professional competition. It highlights themes of perseverance, personal growth, and the importance of passion. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book offers an inspiring look at sports and life without intense conflict or mature content.